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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 736.67 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 736.67 and 272.30 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 736.67 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/736.67 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 736.67 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 200,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,597.76/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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